Monday, February 19, 2007

Chrystal Cathedral in Garden Grove


The Crystal Cathedral is a Christian megachurch in the city of Garden Grove, in Orange County, California. The center was founded in 1979 by Rev. Dr. Robert H. Schuller and his wife, Arvella on the campus of what was known until that time as Garden Grove Community Church. One of the church's mission statements is, "Find a need and fill it, find a hurt and heal it." World-famous architect Philip Johnson designed the main sanctuary building, which was constructed using over 10,000 rectangular panes of glass. The church is also known for its 280 rank, five manual pipe organ constructed by Fratelli Ruffatti. The instrument incorporates the large Aeolian-Skinner pipe organ built in 1962 for New York's Avery Fisher Hall.

The Crystal Cathedral broadcasts its church services around the world on a television show called The Hour of Power and the provides facilities for those of a similar faith to congregate. The campus services include support groups, Sunday school classes and daily Christian gatherings.

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